Effective Date: September 1, 2025

ConnectBlue, Inc. (“ConnectBlue,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at ConnectBlue.org (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us online. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Information You Provide: such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, billing information, or any other details you choose to submit (e.g., signing up for newsletters, creating an account, or making a donation).

• Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages you visit, and how you interact with our Site.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to understand usage, improve functionality, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

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We use the information we collect to: • Provide, operate, and improve our Site and services. • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. • Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests. • Process transactions, donations, and related communications. • Conduct research, analytics, and reporting to improve performance. • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

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We may share your information in the following ways: • With Service Providers: trusted vendors who help us operate the Site, process transactions, send communications, or provide analytics. • With Partners: in limited cases, with progressive organizations, campaigns, or advertisers aligned with our mission, consistent with your choices and applicable law. • For Legal Compliance: if required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or government request. • During Business Changes: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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• Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages. • Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect your Site experience. • Data Access & Deletion: Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 7).

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We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

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Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

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If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

ConnectBlue, Inc. 3286 M St, NW Suite #300 Washington, DC 20007 Email: contact@connectblue.org

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes acceptance.